Building a Tiki Bar with Beachcomber Legacy
Clip: Season 6 Episode 6 | 5m 51s
Uncover the legacy of the original beachcomber Eli Hedley through his grandson Bamboo Ben.
Join host Nathan Masters as he meets Bamboo Ben and his family, the creators behind the iconic tiki designs which originated Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room. Discover how a passion for beachcombing evolved into the aesthetic that captivated Hollywood in the 1950s. This three-generation family business continues to keep the Tiki craze alive.
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Building a Tiki Bar with Beachcomber Legacy
Clip: Season 6 Episode 6 | 5m 51s
Join host Nathan Masters as he meets Bamboo Ben and his family, the creators behind the iconic tiki designs which originated Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room. Discover how a passion for beachcombing evolved into the aesthetic that captivated Hollywood in the 1950s. This three-generation family business continues to keep the Tiki craze alive.
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Boy Scouts Discover Polynesian Culture
Clip: S6 Ep6 | 4m 31s | Learn how Polynesian culture was introduced to California through worldwide sea voyages. (4m 31s)
Pacific Islander Artifacts at the Bowers Museum
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Clip: S6 Ep6 | 4m 58s | Lost LA host Nathan Masters visits the Bowers Museum's Pacific Islander collection. (4m 58s)
Tiki Bars and Their Hollywood Origins (Preview)
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Preview: S6 Ep6 | 30s | Tiki culture isn’t a Polynesian import — it’s a Hollywood creation. (30s)
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